Opening Ceremony

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Notes: This content was only available during Queen's Jubilee (August 6, 2013).

Upon entering the instance, open the Central Arena Gate to the pavilion. After Queen Jennah makes her speech, you can speak to any of the named NPCs or listen to their conversations, or just talk to Queen Jennah to initiate the challenge. Logan Thackeray will take up the challenge and asks all spectators and contestants to leave the arena floor. After a bit of fighting between Logan and the Watchknight, an Aetherblade airship arrives through a portal and the arena is overrun by Aetherblades. Protecting the Queen should be a relatively simple task, as she defends herself quite well against attack, so focus on killing the enemies around her. Once the Aetherblades are routed, follow Rox and Braham around the arena as they attempt to subdue the mysterious intruder. Rox will have a circle around her that players will need to be inside of in order for her to fire.